sok3索

Jyutpingsok3

Yalesok

動詞Common

Definition

To inhale through the nose; to sniff, snort, or absorb.

to sniff, snort, or inhale through the nose
to absorb, wick, or soak up liquid

colloquialbodydaily actions

How it's used

Beyond the literal act of sniffing with the nose, this word is frequently used in slang contexts to describe the inhalation of illicit substances. It carries a sharp, active connotation compared to the more neutral term 聞. When used in the context of liquids, it implies a wicking or absorbing action, such as a cloth soaking up a spill.

Examples

nei5你man4聞haa6下ni1呢do2朵faa1花，sok3索lok6落heoi3去hou2好hoeng1香㗎。

Smell this flower, it smells really good when you sniff it.

keoi5佢hou2好ci5似sok3索gan2緊di1啲me1咩gam3咁，go3個joeng6樣hou3好kei4奇gwaai3怪。

He looks like he is sniffing something, he looks very strange.

Related words

Common phrases

sok3索hei3氣

to gasp for air

sok3索seoi2水

to absorb water

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the adjective 索, which is common slang for someone being attractive or sexy. The context will usually make it clear whether you are talking about an action or describing a person's appearance.